Meica Estimator

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Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Contract: Permanent

Salary: 55,000 - 75,000 per year

Sector: ("Power", "Nuclear and Utilities")

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Consultant: Jaden Whyte Apply

MEICA Estimator

Southern Region | Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

I’m working with a leading UK infrastructure contractor that is expanding its MEICA team and is looking for an experienced MEICA Estimator to support the delivery of major water and wastewater projects across the Southern region.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of secured AMP8 work, where you’ll play a key role in developing competitive tenders and supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects from concept through to contract award.

The Role

As a MEICA Estimator, you will be responsible for producing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation projects within the water sector.

Working closely with project, commercial and delivery teams, you will develop project scopes, engage with suppliers and subcontractors, assess technical requirements and produce accurate cost plans to support successful bids.

You will also provide support during project mobilisation, ensuring a smooth transition from tender stage to project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed MEICA estimates and tender submissions for water and wastewater projects.
• Review client specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Develop project scopes and identify cost-effective delivery solutions.
• Produce labour, plant, materials and subcontractor cost build-ups.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage technical and commercial tender queries.
• Assess project risks and opportunities throughout the tender process.
• Work collaboratively with commercial, engineering and operational teams.
• Support value engineering initiatives and innovative delivery solutions.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards and governance procedures.
• Monitor project outcomes against tender assumptions and incorporate lessons learned into future bids.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a MEICA Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, Electrical Estimator or Proposals Engineer.
• Strong understanding of MEICA systems, equipment and installation practices.
• Experience within the water and wastewater sector.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Knowledge of water treatment and wastewater treatment processes.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and framework delivery models.
• Experience producing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• HNC, HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Desirable

• Knowledge of estimating software such as Candy.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid Qualification.
• EUSR Water Hygiene.

What’s On Offer?

Competitive salary and package
Company car or car allowance
Private medical cover
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Excellent career progression opportunities
Ongoing professional development and training
Secure long-term AMP8 workload within the water sector
Opportunity to work on some of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes

If you’re an experienced MEICA professional with estimating experience in the water industry and are looking for your next challenge, I’d be keen to discuss this opportunity further